Hear from our students
More than 96 percent of Loyola students receive some form of financial aid. For many of these students, this support means the difference between a Loyola education and a dream deferred.
Hear some of Loyola’s finest students discuss how important scholarship support has been to their education.
Future doctor plans to help hometown community
“I am from a low-income immigrant family, and I never thought I would be fortunate enough to receive a college education.” - Stephanie Cardenas, Biology major, Class of 2019
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First-generation student mentors others like her
“Scholarship support motivates me to continue my studies, stay involved, and maintain focus during my undergraduate career.” - Teresa Dorado, Environmental science and visual communications major, Class of 2020
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Adult student finds second chance with SCPS
“As a first-generation college student and a single parent, I thought my chances of receiving a secondary education were long gone.” - Norma Glasco, Management major, School of Continuing and Professional Studies
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Mentor and friend hopes to pass on wisdom to youth
“The groundwork and resources that Loyola provides its students help us to be well-rounded and more prepared for not only college life but also life after college.” - Wesley Ibarra, Health systems management major, Class of 2019
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JFRC alumna serves as leader, teacher
“I cannot imagine a better place to further my personal growth and my faith than Loyola University Chicago.” - Kimberly Ocampo, Spanish and secondary education major, Class of 2019, JFRC Spring '16
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Student heals others from the inside out
“It is one thing to physically heal someone and another to understand that person and maybe even help them on a larger scale.” - Nicholas Popernik, Psychology and biology major, Class of 2019
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